Why Global Studies?
Concentrations
- Development and Social Justice
- Responses to International Violence and Conflict
- World Health
- Globalization and Trade
- Transnational Movements and Cultural Diversity
The Global Studies Program aims to encourage and enable students to achieve global literacy defined as a multidisciplinary approach to contending perspectives on global problems, their historical origins, and their possible solutions. To this end, the Global Studies program offers courses and experiences designed to equip students with the factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to comprehend, and engage with, foundational questions of global analysis (e.g., the commonalities and variations between human cultures), identifiable global themes (e.g., war and peace, economic development, globalization and trade, environmental sustainability), and the specifics of particular contemporary global problems (e.g., regional conflicts, weapons proliferation, environmental degradation, movement for political integration and autonomy, the AIDS crisis).
Career Opportunities
The Global Studies program imparts a wide range of knowledge and perspectives that can be applied to many employment opportunities, both foreign and local. These talents can be put to use in such areas as:
- Education
- Television and Radio
- Land Use Planning
- Public Administration
- International Trade
- Foreign Service
- Government Positions
- Film
- Business
- Trade Relations
- Good Works Organizations (e.g., Red Cross)
- Nonprofit Organizations for Social Change
- Natural Resources Management
- Environmental Organizations
- International Development
Course Requirements
For a list of course offerings check-out the catalog »
Visit www.plu.edu/~glst for a list of faculty members, detailed course descriptions and more news on Global Studies.
